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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1901
Page
6
A newsboy Fitz Lentzke fell from the Davenport ferry dock into the river as spectators watched. Salesman N G Runsell leaped in, grabbed the boy, and dragged him to the dock where bystanders helped pull him ashore. Runsell, clothed and uninjured, saved the youth at the cost of his own near drowning, earning renewed local respect.
The article explains the July repeal of stamp taxes affecting bank checks telegraphs money orders and various instruments. It notes how duties on mortgages conveyances insurance and promissory notes will end with the new fiscal year and lists remaining small charges for specific documents and services.
The J. S. Beautiful aw ateamer will run a round trip excursion to Linton, covering 100 miles, on Thursday July 4. It will leave Rock Island at 7 1 in the morning and return at 7 in the evening. The round trip fare is 75 cents.
New York reports intensified heat with record temperatures and rising deaths from heat prostration. Pittsburgh Boston and Chicago also record high readings with scarce cooling relief and ongoing drought threatening corn crops in Missouri Kansas and Nebraska amid widespread heat and dry winds.
A humorous exchange about clothes and liquor prompts a light reflection on value and sales. The commentary notes dry goods prices falling and shoppers watching market conditions with wary humor.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Press mocks Mrs Gillwazzle’s age and behavior, noting she acts much younger while others remark she is a dog with a joke about aging. The snippet captures a local humor quip about appearance and wit.
Eye health notice cautions that premature blindness can result from neglecting nature's warning signals. Delays in addressing vision trouble vary in detectability, urging timely professional assessment.
The editor notes the pastor says the congregation remains strong in spirituality and activity. Ladies’ ice cream socials are well attended and a rummage sale raised nearly $375 for the organ fund reflecting robust church involvement.
Public notice from the Board of Local Improvements of Moline Rock Island Illinois calls for bids to construct street and sewer work on the center line of 5th Avenue from 24th Street to West Street and related water mains with hydrants and valves. Bids must be sealed and delivered by July 13 1901 with a certified check. bids accompanied by bond securing performance and payment of damages. The board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and bids must comply with ordinances and specifications on file at the city clerk’s office. The notice is dated June 3 1901 and signed by Wessel President and Henry G. Pad Board.
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